Before you hire that mechanic, make sure you know what you're building.
Landscape companies with poorly structured in-house shops routinely lose 18–25% more on repair costs in year one — not because they hired the wrong mechanic, but because nobody defined what the shop was supposed to do, what it was supposed to cost, or how to know if it was working.
Setting up an in-house maintenance shop is one of the smartest moves a growing landscape company can make.
When you are running multiple crews, you cannot afford to wait two weeks for an outsourced shop to replace a hydraulic line or fix a zero-turn . Bringing your equipment service in-house promises total control over your schedule, zero dealer markups, and drastically reduced downtime.
It's also one of the easiest ways to burn $40,000+ finding out you did it wrong.
Without a clear system, an in-house shop quickly morphs into an expensive black hole. You end up losing cash on unorganized parts inventory, unbilled mechanic hours, and specialized tools you rarely use. Instead of fixing your downtime problem, you accidentally build a secondary business that you do not have the time or data to manage.
The difference is preparation.
We help landscape owners transition from chaotic, reactive repairs to a structured, highly efficient internal shop. By setting up the right workflows, digital inventory tracking, and technician accountability models before you buy your first lift, we ensure your shop protects your profit margins instead of crushing them.
Readiness scorecard Is the timing right?
$389
A data-driven assessment that identifies process bottlenecks, quantifies cost savings, and recommends strategies to optimize resource allocation. Includes 20min call
Ongoing accountability — add to any engagement
Monthly check-ins, cost report reviews, and direct access to keep your shop on track long after the setup is done. Structured for the owner, a manager, or another stakeholder. Cancel anytime.
$300–$500 / month
Done With You Implementation Blueprint
$2,497–$3,997 flat fee
We build the shop structure together. You stay in control of every decision — we bring the framework, the plan, and 30–45 days of support to make sure it holds up in the real world.
Fleet assessment and scope definition
Tool and equipment list sized to your operation
Shop layout and workflow design
Parts sourcing and inventory system
Mechanic evaluation scorecard and interview guide
Core SOPs and repair checklists
30–45 days implementation support
Done For You Buildout
$5,500–$7,500 flat fee
You stay focused on running your company. We handle the full shop design, documentation, and implementation — built around your fleet, your facility, and your team from the ground up.
Everything in the DWY package
Fully custom documentation set
Deeper hands-on implementation guidance
Direct access throughout the entire build
90 days of implementation support
Explore whether Landscape Shop Pros is the right fit for your operation.
Every engagement begins with a discovery conversation. We assess your fleet, your timeline, and your objectives — and provide a clear recommendation on the appropriate next step.